![]() ![]() Time and again, the orcs of Belkzen expanded their territories southward, each time pushing the border further toward the capital of Vigil. The nation of Lastwall was established by the victorious forces of the Shining Crusade in 3828 AR as a watchful guardian against the possible return of the Whispering Tyrant, but due to that nation's common border with the Hold, also became a bulwark against the orcs. The unity of Belkzen's realm was short-lived and did not survive his death, immediately collapsing into dozens of squabbling tribes lusting for power. With the citadel in his power, Belkzen consolidated his position by fortifying Koldukar and renaming it Urgir (meaning "First Home" in Orc) to this day it remains as a symbol of orc power. In the climactic finale known as the Battle of Nine Stones, the orcs captured Koldukar and put the population to the sword. The orc horde quickly reached and besieged the dwarven fortress of Koldukar in -3708 AR, one of the ten Sky Citadels. ![]() His determination and success rallied thousands of orcs to his banner of a black sun. One particular orc warlord known as Belkzen counterattacked, vowing to reclaim lost holdings and drive the dwarves back underground. After emerging on the surface of Golarion from the Darklands at the end of the Age of Darkness ( -5102 AR), the orcs were driven back into the desolate regions of north-central Avistan by their ancient enemies, the dwarves. ![]()
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